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14 August 2026, 5:06 am
Namasale Technical School starts July/August national vocational exams
By Alphonce Odur and Sarah Ejang Namasale Technical School, one of Uganda’s pioneer vocational institutions in Amolatar District, has commenced the July/August national vocational examinations administered by the Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB). The school is gaining recognition…
13 August 2026, 10:29 pm
Breaking barriers, building dreams: Nalutaya Sakira’s journey to a PhD
By Paul Kabali At just 27 years old, Nalutaya Sakira is pursuing a PhD — a remarkable academic journey that reflects ambition, resilience and a determination to break barriers. A young Muslim woman, Sakira’s story is not only about pursuing…
13 August 2026, 4:33 pm
National ID shortage limits Lango Skilling Hub graduates’ access to funds
By Winnie Auma Graduates of the Presidential Industrial Skilling Hub in Lango are missing out on government funds intended to help them develop their businesses due to a lack of National Identification cards. George Abdul, the Chairperson of the Presidential…
13 August 2026, 9:27 am
Girls outperform boys in Lira City mock examinations
By Isac Erick Odongo Lira City, Uganda — Girls have outperformed boys in the 2026 Lira City Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) mock examinations, while education officials have raised concerns about examination malpractice and uneven academic performance across schools. The results,…
11 August 2026, 18:35
Pader selects 11 State House scholarship beneficiaries after fresh exercise
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Pader District has selected 11 students to benefit from the State House scholarship following a fresh selection exercise conducted on Tuesday, after concerns were raised over inadequate communication, unequal geographical representation and alleged irregularities in the…
11 August 2026, 9:11 am
Beyond history: Barlonyo Agro Technical students eye success in national assessm…
By Frank Oyugi LIRA DISTRICT, UGANDA — Students at Barlonyo Agro Technical Institute in Lira District have expressed confidence in their preparedness for the July/August Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) examinations, saying they are determined to excel without…
10 August 2026, 19:38
Pader orders fresh State House scholarship selection process
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Pader District has ordered a fresh selection of State House scholarship beneficiaries following concerns over inadequate communication, unequal representation and alleged irregularities in the initial selection. The district will apply transparent criteria covering geographical representation, gender,…
10 August 2026, 6:43 pm
Teacher wanted for allegedly abandoning duty and hiring villager to teach
By Ronald Ssemagonja Police in Hoima District are searching for a teacher at Kabaale Public Primary School who allegedly absconded from duty and hired a villager to teach on her behalf. According to the Ministry of Education and Sports, it…
6 August 2026, 18:02
Te-kworo Foundation commits UGX 105 million to take seven girls to university
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Te-kworo Foundation has committed UGX 105 million to support seven vulnerable girls from Kworo High School to pursue university education, in a landmark initiative aimed at ensuring that financial challenges do not end the academic dreams…
5 August 2026, 7:56 pm
UNEB report reveals improved learner performance, highlights CBC challenges
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has released the 2025 National Assessment of Progress in Education (NAPE) report, showing improved learner performance at the lower secondary level while highlighting gaps in the implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum…